WESTERN VISAYAS BATTLES NORTHERN MINDANAO FOR FIRST SOFTBALL GAME OF NATIONAL PRISAA GAMES

The 2015 National PRISAA Games was formally opened last Saturday, April 11, at the West Visayas Sports Complex here in Iloilo City.

Most of the games started the following day except for some events that are played in Central Phillippine University.

For the softball event, this year’s competition will once again gather the best softball teams from all regions of the country in one diamond which is considered by the tournament manager as being at par with the international softball field standard.

This would also be the first time that the games will be played in an established diamond from a home team.

Games will be played at the Central Philippine University Softball Field and competition will start on Monday, April 13, at 8am with the defending champion Region 6 Softball team seeing action against the 2012 runner-up, Region 10.

Games the following days will start at 7am.

The Region 6 Softbelles, a 3-time National PRISAA Champion and playing in their very own turf, will be looking forward to defend the title they won last year in Tagum City against CAR.

The Western Visayas Softball team is represented by the Central Philippine University Golden Lions Softball and two softball athletes from Saint Anthony College of Antique and are coached by Pastor Kim Dela Cruz and Pastor Mark Arliss Cloma.

WESTERN VISAYAS SOFTBALL WINS SEMIS, FACES CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION IN FINALS

Tagum City - The Western Visayas PRISAA Softball team won over its Northern Mindanao PRISAA counterpart, 16-1,  in the semi-finals of the on-going 2014 National PRISAA Games held at the ePark, Tagum City. The win enabled them to face last year's tormentor and defending champion Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) PRISAA in the finals today, winner in first semi-finals game versus host Region 11, 8-6.

The game started strong for the WV softball team as they showed accurate pitching and batting right in the first inning. With Jane Daras controlling the defense through the pitching mound, the Region 10 batters yielded its first three batters either by strike out or an easy out at first base.

The WVPRISAA girls then took their turn on the offense with 2 RBI's for Ma. Kristin Gulfan, an RBI-Homerun for Geia Lyn Dechosa, and another homerun for Cristine Sebuan. They ended up with 6 runs in the first inning and carried the momentum and finished the game via a 15-run mercy rule after the third inning.

THE FINALS

The finals today against the CAR PRISAA will be a battle between former champions that will be worth watching. The University of Cordillera-bannered CAR PRISAA won over the 2012 Champion WVPRISAA last year in the finals, 4-3.

Having won the 2011 and 2012 edition of the National Game, the Western Visayas softball team will try to reclaim victory. Key for this year's championship run are adjustment, focus and patience.

As for the CAR softball girls, winning this years championships will be a testament of the training for many years from the legendary Coach Joel Panes. Coach Joel is not with them in this year's national games.

Article written by McRliz

WESTERN VISAYAS SOFTBALL TEAM TOPS BRACKET ELIMS IN THE 2014 NATIONAL PRISAA GAMES, FACES REGION 10 IN CROSSOVER SEMIS

The Western Visayas Softball Team topped the elimination in their bracket by defeating Region 3, Region 7, and host Region 11 here in Tagum City, Davao del Norte for the annual National PRISAA Games competitions. They will face Region 10 from Cagayan de Oro, ranked 2 in the other bracket, in the crossover semi-finals tomorrow, April 10, 2014.

VERSUS REGION 11

The WVPRISAA first faced host Region 11 softbelles from the University of Mindanao on the first day of competitions. Being the host of this year’s competitions, the Southern Mindanao PRISAA team presented a big threat for the Region 6 batters.

With the crowd cheering for the host, the game started strong for Region 11 as they scored their first run in the first inning via a home run by Pitcher Estoconing. But the WVPRISAA girls battled back in the bottom of the first inning by scoring 3 runs via 2 quick runs when Ma. Diane Treyes’ bunt resulted to an RBI and a run via a throwing error by pitcher Tampos to the first base thereby plating Tweedle Gee Samson. A sacrificed fly-RBI by Geia Lyn Dechosa plated Ma. Kristin Gulfan to close the first inning. The first inning dictated the tempo for the next innings for both teams.

With accurate pitching by Jane Daras and Dechosa, the host team struggled to score in the next two innings. Accurate and controlled hitting by the WVPRISAA which caused errors on the field allowed them to score 4 more runs.

A changed of pitcher from Region11 in the fourth inning shortly controlled the game defensively and allowed them to score 2 runs in the fourth and sixth inning, respectively.

The Western Visayas Softball Team closed the game with 2 more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning courtesy by an RBI each for Cristine Sebuan and Dechosa that plated Gulfan and Ferly Joy Pagulong for the final score of 9-3 for the Western Visayas PRISAA team.

VERSUS REGION 3

The Western Visayas Softball team then faced Wesleyan University of the Philippine-bannered Region 3 team. The game turned out to be a short one as the WVPRISAA team won via the 15-run mercy rule that ended in the third inning with the final score of 16-0.

Gulfan, Samson, and Treyes contributed home runs with RBI’s in the offense for the Region 6 softball team. Daras and Jergen Penafiel controlled mound to secure the win.

VERSUS REGION 7

On the last day of elimination games, the WVPRISAA faced the University of Bohol-bannered Region 7 softball team. Once again, the game ended in the third inning via the 15-run mercy rule with a final score of 33-1.

CROSSOVER SEMI-FINALS

Those wins enabled the Western Visayas Softball team to top their bracket and face Region 10 PRISAA, the ranked 2 from the other bracket. University of the Cordilleras topped the other bracket with a 3-0 standing and will face host-Region 11 in the first game of tomorrow’s crossover semi-finals. The battle for third and the Championship games will be played on Friday, April 11.

THE WESTERN VISAYAS SOFTBALL TEAM

The Western Visayas PRISAA softball team is mainly composed of Central Philippine University Softball student-athletes from Iloilo City with one pick-up player from Saint Anthony College in Antique Province. These CPU student-athletes are Ma. Marriel Arnado, Jeraldine Ayore, Jane Daras, Geia Lyn Dechosa, Ma. Kristin Gulfan, Ailyn Grace Lawag, Ferly Joy Pagulong, Jergen Penafiel, Tweedle Gee Samson, Cristine Sebuan, Rhea Sevilla, Herjea Faye Sinogbuhan, Ma. Diane Treyes, Vanessa Mae Zaragoza, and SAC’s Michelle Soriano. The team is coached by Head Coach Pastor Kim Dela Cruz, Assistan Coach Pastor Mark Arliss Cloma, and Pitching Coach Jose Hechanova.


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Central Philippine University Golden Lions preserves winning streak over Rizal Technological University

Central Philippine University Golden Lions fashioned out a thrilling 5-2 victory over Rizal Technological University on Wednesday in the third day of the 2nd Cebuana Lhuillier National Inter-Collegiate Softball Championships at the Sto. Nino Ballpark, Marikina City.

The game was a seesaw battle between the two teams. CPU Golden Lions Softbelles opened the first inning with a single by Ma. Diane Treyes. Ma. Kristine Gulfan then doubled via a fielding error from third baseman Piad that advanced Diane to third base. A sacrifice fly by Cristine Sebuan scored Diane for the first run. Rizal Technological University then changed the lead in the bottom of the second inning with two runs by RTU's pitcher Sharen Garcia and first baseman Huertas from two errors.

After a tight third to fifth innings, Central Philippine University Golden Lions finally took the lead in the sixth inning. The CPU Golden Lions scored on a two-run double by Geia Dechosa off Garcia, scoring Cristine Sebuan and Tweedle Gee Samson. Cristine racked up two RBIs on two hits for Central Philippine University, the last one plating Diane in the seventh inning. She singled in the sixth and seventh innings.

Jane Daras, once again, looked sharp on the mound and took the win for Central Philippine University. Rizal Technological University managed just three hits off of Daras, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four during her five innings of work. Garcia was charged with the loss. She pitched for seven innings, walked one, struck out six, and allowed five runs.

Dechosa then closed and saved the game with a flawless outing on the mound in the sixth and seventh inning. She faced the last six batters of RTU in the last two innings and allowed no hits, no walks, and no runs.


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Central Philippine University Scores Another Victory

Central Philippine University Golden Lions prevailed over Central Luzon State University, 7-2, on Tuesday in the 2nd Cebuana Lhuiller National Inter-Collegiate Softball Championships at the Sto. Nino Softball Field, Marikina City.

The Golden Lions Softbelles was led by a flawless day at the dish by Geia Dechosa, who went 3-3 against Central Luzon State University's pitching. She singled in the second, fifth, and seventh innings. She also brought the heat against CLSU when she pitched in the fifth until the seventh inning with no hits, no earned runs, walked none and struck out three to eran her second saved game.

Jane Daras got the win for Central Philippine University Golden Lions. Jane pitched 3 2/3 innings and allowed one run. Creng Garcia took the loss for Central Luzon State University. She allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings, walked two and struck out one.

In the top of the second, the CPU Golden Lions grabbed the early lead, 1-0, when Herjea Faye Sinogbuhan plated Ma. Marriel Arnado from the third base with a sacrifice grounder. But Central Luzon State University quickly matched CPUs' strong inning with a run by Dequitos via an RBI single by Panabang.

However, when both teams were thought to be in a tight contest, the Golden Lions Softbelles scored three runs in the third inning on an RBI double by Tweedle Gee Samson, a sacrifice fly by Geia, and an RBI single by Mariel Arnado.

Central Philippine University Golden Lions added two more runs in the top of the fifth with Ma. Kristin Gulfan's triple, plating Ma. Diane Treyes. One run in the bottom of the fifth helped Central Luzon State University close its deficit to 6-2. But the Golden Lions closed the door for CLSU when Ferly Joy Pagulong, pinched running for Rhea Sevilla on the third base, was plated by Herjea Faye Sinogbuhan via a sacrifice fly. Finally, Geia closed the game with three quick outs on three CLSU batters.


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Central Philippine University Golden Lions Softbelles hang on against National University Bulldogs, 3-1

Central Philippine University Golden Lions Softbelles hang on against National University Bulldogs, 3-1

The National University Bulldogs was never able to get over the hump and overcome its troubles against Central Philippine University Golden Lions on Monday, October 21, as National University fell 3-1 during the start of the 2nd Cebuana Lhuillier National Intercollegiate Invitational Softball Championships at Sto. Nino Softball Field, Marikina City after falling behind by three runs in the second inning.

Third baseman Vallestero of the National University scored one run in the fourth on a sacrifice fly by Damasing. Still, National University couldn't draw even.

Geia Dechosa worked out of nine tough situations for Central Philippine University Golden Lions. She pitched in the middle of the fifth inning after starting pitcher Jane Daras loaded all the bases with no outs. Though faced with her trickiest spot, Geia managed to end the inning with three successive outs on two strike outs and no runs from the three NU base runners. She closed and saved the game with four stike outs, and no earned runs allowed on just one hit.

Jane Daras, on the other hand, recorded the win for Central Philippine University Golden Lions. She allowed one run over four innings. Jane struck out two, walked two and gave up no hits.The game's last lead went to Central Philippine University Golden Lions thanks to a first inning rally that saw two runs cross the plate on two doubles.

Central Philippine University Golden Lions Softbelles is composed of Ma. Marriel Arnado, Jeraldine Ayore, Daras, Dechosa, Ma. Kristine Gulfan, Ferly Joy Pagulong, Jergen Penafiel, Tweedle Gee Samson, Cristine Sebuan, Rhea Sevilla, Herjea Faye Sinogbuhan, Ma.Diane Treyes, and Vanessa Mae Zaragoza. Coaching staff are Head Coach Pastor Kim Dela Cruz, Assistant Coach Pastor Mark Arliss Cloma, and Pitching Coach Jose Hechanova.


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My Personal Creed

Personal Creed

In equality of all the created, be it spatial, living or non-living, I issue this declaration as follows:

I, as a living creation, believe in the one true God, the Great Creator of all things, the King of all kings, the Lord of all Lords, the Father and the Mother.

As the one true God, He is the only one who is powerful and mighty, and He created all including those which are seen and are unseen. As King and Lord of all, He is the Supreme Being and Ruler, and His power and majesty are unmatched.  As the Father God, He demanded the utmost attention of His children to all His commands which also corresponds discipline to those who do not pay attention to it. But at the same time He is also the Mother, who, like a mother bereft to her infant, showered Her love to Her children without any hesitations even to a point where the children rebel against Her.

I believe in the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, the prophesied Messiah. Who, being in the nature of God and of one being as the Father, and for us and our salvation, came down from heaven, was born of the Virgin woman named Mary, through the Holy Spirit. Being made in human likeness, he lived among the people, later rejected by the people and suffered death by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, was buried, but on the third day was resurrected in accordance with the Scriptures; that, after being seen by his apostles and the more than five hundred witnesses, he then ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

Jesus Christ, in John 3:16, is the begotten Son of God. In Philippians 2, He is to be proclaimed as Lord. He is the prophesied Messiah in accordance to the Old Testament prophesies regarding the coming Savior of God’s people, particularly in the book of Isaiah, Micah, and  Zechariah. The prophesy of the coming Savior became a reality with His birth through the Virgin Mary. Though He is God, Jesus Christ took the nature of a servant (a carpenter) and lived among the people. And because He was just a carpenter, he was rejected and crucified under Pontius Pilate. This event with Pontius Pilate became a very significant one to prove that it did happen historically. And add to that the more than five hundred people who witness his resurrection and his ascension to heaven.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the giver of life, who is also one with the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified. Who, in a formless state, has spoken to the prophets, and also to all people, regardless of belief or culture.

The Holy Spirit was responsible when the Father breathe the breath of life to Adam during the creation of man. With that, it’s obvious that the Holy Spirit was also present before time with the Father. The Holy Spirit also is glorified and worshipped when we worship and give glory to God. The Holy Spirit also cannot be seen but IT is the ONE who spoke to the prophets what to tell to the people of God, and IT is responsible for the conviction of people to accept the truth about God. And IT doesn’t limit itself to Christians but also to those people unreached by Christian missionaries.

I believe that I, created in the image of God, convicted to eternal damnation, but saved by the blood of Christ as ransom to death, is responsible for my fellow and the earth’s welfare. Who, though being limited in capacity, can cross different boundaries to reach out to all people and spread the Scripture, thus fulfilling the great commission.

In Genesis, God created man in His own image. Humans were created free from sin. But because of selfish desire, the first couple sinned. And for that, we were convicted to eternal death. But because of the love of God for His created, especially human, He sent His only begotten Son to the world and through the Son’s blood, we were ransomed from sure death and were saved. The Son then gave us responsibility to carry our brother’s burden. And not only that, we are to care for the earth that we live in since caring for it will likewise means caring for each individual. And before Christ ascended to heaven, we were commanded to spread the Good News to the entire world. Therefore, it is, but important, for humans to follow this command. And I am deemed to follow this responsibility, not by force, but out of my free will, as empowered by the One who gives me strength.

I believe in one universal and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism as a public testimony symbolizing the forgiveness of sin through Christ. I look forward for the second coming of Christ, who will judge both the living and the dead, and for the life of the world to come. To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Church should be based on the consensus of the Community of Faith about the doctrine of Christ. Through this doctrine, baptism follows after a person acknowledged that Christ is the Savior and God. Baptism also is a public testimony to show to the people that Christ is now central in your life, and it is not to be considered as a prerequisite for salvation. It is also an act symbolizing that you are one in Christ during His death, His burial, and resurrection. As Christ had promised, we are to be alert always since He will come back anytime soon to judge the people of all ages (that’s including those who are dead) of this world. Further, we are to ready ourselves for the life we are to live after the judgment. And all these things will happen for the glory of our God.